What is the difference between a crow and a jackdaw?

The jackdaw call is a simple ‘jack-jack’. Carrion crows, on the other hand, are significantly bigger, black all over, and have brown irises. Crows are also often found alone or in pairs, whereas jackdaws are more gregarious and they usually live and move around in groups.

Where do jackdaws nest?

Western jackdaws usually breed in colonies with pairs collaborating to find a nest site, which they then defend from other pairs and predators during most of the year. They nest in cavities in trees or cliffs, in ruined or occupied buildings and in chimneys, the common feature being a sheltered site for the nest.

Are jackdaws rare in the UK?

They’re widespread and common across the UK, except the Scottish Highlands.

What does it mean to see a jackdaw?

These enigmatic birds have a place in folklore, too. A jackdaw on the roof was said to proclaim a new arrival, but might also be a portent of early death. In the Fens, a jackdaw encountered on the way to a wedding was a good omen. The bird was well known in the Classical world, but its reputation wavered.

What time of year do jackdaws nest?

Protected from the elements in the snug surroundings of a chimney, jackdaws generally make their move indoors when the fire being lit is not usually a problem. The nesting season for Jackdaws runs from April to July, so if you have a chimney listen out for signs of activity from the spring onwards.

What is the difference between a rook and a jackdaw?

In flight, rooks have longer wings than crows which narrow towards the body and a long graduated tail. Jackdaws (Corvus monedula) are typically found in pairs or groups. They nest in holes in trees, cliffs, buildings and even chimneys. They are also great pest-controllers.

How do I keep jackdaws out of my garden?

Hanging feeders Suet blocks and suet balls seem to be a real favourite for both Jackdaws and Rooks, so if nothing else a caged feeder for suet products is probably a must if you’re having problems with either or both species.

Can you remove a jackdaw nest?

Emily Bignell, from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), said that nests found in chimneys were most often jackdaws. She added: “All birds and their nests are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981). The birds cannot legally be removed for being a nuisance or an inconvenience.”